Collymore considers Southend

Collymore could be tempted by the right offer

Former England striker Stan Collymore has not ruled out a return to his former club Southend as he seeks to relaunch his playing career.

Collymore retired from playing in 2001, five weeks after moving to Spanish club Oviedo.

But in recent weeks the 32-year-old has been linked with a return to football.

"I certainly wouldn't rule out a move to Southend," said Collymore.

"It would be nice to go back."

Collymore ready to return

Collymore told BBC Sport last week that he was mulling over a return to the field after two years working in the media.

"When I said I was retiring that was the intention, but with the caveat that if somewhere in the future an opportunity came along, I would consider it," he said.

"But it would have to be the right offer for both parties.

"It's not a question of finance or money, but purely for football reasons."

Collymore was on the books of 11 different clubs - including Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Leicester - and earned three England caps in an eventful career.